Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it possible to have severe pcos but without insulin resistance & being overweight? if so how likely is this & what is recommended for symptoms in this case if patient does not tolerate the pill & spironolactone does not do much?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Documented PCOS is best treated with oral BCP's, so the constant estrogen production without ovulation is stopped, which preserves fertility options later, and also prevents long term estrogen effects on the uterine lining, which can cause cancerous changes albeit rarely.
Answered 7/27/2021
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is finasteride a good choice for PCOS, especially for severe cystic acne? I truly don't tolerate spironolactone nor the pill. Weight loss didn't help.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
In PCOS patients can high bioavailable testosterone cause high LH, or does the high LH cause bio test to increase? Insulin, total testosterone normal.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have PCOS but I'm not overweight. I have reg. insulin lev.and I've been prescribed Lutera. But does the Lutera clear up the PCOS. If not what does?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have pcos. Aldactone (spironolactone) not working bled too much. Tried 3 brands of the pill didn't tolerate. Are there any other treatment options?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How effective is finasteride? Would you recommend finasteride as a safe alternative to spironolactone for someone with PCOS & urinary incontinence?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My RE prescribed me Metformin, spironolactone, & BC pills to help w PCOS. I am not overweight but she said I can drop weight from Metformin. True??
In pcos patients do spironolactone have temporary effect on excess androgens ,and after stopping it hirsutism increases back as before?only temporary or some permanent effect?
Can you have Acanthosis nigricans and PCOS without insulin resistance? I used to be heavier but not overweight BMI it went away.
Started having periods at 13 & had irregular periods since, ranges from 30-90 days. Both ovaries usually have many cysts & I have an acne problem as well, but I always get normal hormone levels & never been overweight. No insulin resistance. PCOS?
How is hypergonadism diagnosed in a woman? I think that in a man it may be by symptoms but in women they overlap with PCOS so how can a doctor tell the difference? There's a non functional pituitary tumor present and patient is not insulin resistant?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
